People seem to love the DBPOWER MJX camera drone, as evidenced by the amount of positive reviews, thus the reason we have included it on our list of Best Camera Drones.

It features Headless Mode, which ensures that the drone is always facing forward while it is in flight (i.e. facing the same way as your controller).

The drone can also be connected to your phone to provide real-time transmission of what the camera is seeing during flight.

While these features all work together to create an exciting product, an additional feature that truly helps this drone to stand out is that it has the ability to work simultaneously with a 3D virtual reality headset to give the user the chance to not only see, but truly experience what the drone is seeing.

Pros:
• People love how durable these drones are, saying that it has the ability to survive several seemingly harrowing crashes and still be able to continue flying.
• Most people felt that this drone was fairly easy to fly; some even purchased this product as their first drone and were able to figure it out successfully.
• For the relatively low amount of money paid for this drone, most people felt that the camera was decent enough.
• Users love that it uses the Headless Mode feature, which makes it even easier for beginners to learn how to fly using this drone.

Cons:
• A few people reported having trouble getting the remote to communicate with the drone itself.
• Some people reported that there were parts of the drone that were a bit too flimsy and broke easily.
• This drone can be difficult to fly outside when there is even a light wind.

The DJI Phantom P3 camera drone is one of the drones that I learned about from my fiancé. He is a total techie and he loves this thing, possibly more than he loves me.

I’m not going to even ask him that question. Let’s just say it is one of his most prized possessions.

He loves bringing it on trips and getting tons of attention from other people.

According to the manufacturer, this product can “provide a live image streamed from the drone up to half a mile away on the free DJI Go app using your mobile phone or tablet.

The GPS-assisted light features let you concentrate on getting great images while the drone helps you fly safely.”

The camera is high-quality, providing 2.7K HD video and 12 Megapixel photos. Finally, the battery is long-lasting, allowing the drone to stay in the air for up to 25 minutes.

Pros:
• People love how easy this drone is to control, even for first-time operators. It is stable, will hover in place if needed, and basically “flies itself.”
• Users love the Return to Home feature that the DJI has. If they ever lose sight of the drone during flight, this feature will automatically call the drone back to you.
• The quality of the pictures and video is absolutely amazing. Several users have uploaded photos that they have taken with the DJI and those are a testament to the quality on their own.
• People also love that the camera stays still and stable throughout flight, no matter what the drone itself is doing.
• Users love the long battery life that this drone offers, saying that they tend to get anywhere between 20 – 30 minutes of flight time.

Cons:
• Although this is not an issue with the product itself, I do feel that it is worth mentioning – several people have mentioned that they experienced issues with DJI’s customer service, which can be quite aggravating (to say the least).
• A few people mentioned experiencing glitches in the software during flight.

The UDI U818A camera drone has been reviewed more than one thousand times and has received so many positive reviews that we had to include it on our list of Best Camera Drones.

First, the camera is not just a low-quality, mediocre product.

Instead, it is a high definition, 2MP camera that is also capable of taking high-resolution video.

Its headless mode allows the drone operator to not have to worry about what direction the drone is facing while in flight and instead ensures that it is facing the same direction as your transmitter.

According to the manufacturer, it is equipped with 6 axis gyro stability, which “provides stability, strong wind resistance, and easy maneuverability for stunts.

Pros:
• People love how well this drone performs, saying that it remains stable even in the wind. They have also commented that it is fairly easy to control.
• Several people have mentioned that they feel that the camera is high-quality and takes great pictures, especially considering the relatively low cost of the drone itself.
• People love how durable this product is, saying that it has survived a few harrowing crashes and continues to perform well.
• Users appreciate that the drone has a “headless mode,” which makes flying easier, as the drone always thinks it is facing forward.
• People also appreciate that this drone comes with two battery packs to lengthen the amount of time it is able to fly.

Cons:
• People have mentioned that although it comes with two battery packs, each battery lasts only around 8 minutes, which they feel is not quite enough.
• Not everyone felt that the drone was easy to maneuver, saying that it needed to be adjusted constantly.
• Several people have mentioned that the instructions that are shipped with the drone are impossible to read and give little helpful information.

The Holy Stone F181 camera drone has been reviewed almost two thousand times and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, which is the reason that we have included it on our list of Best Camera Drones.

This camera drone features a top-notch security system that helps users to keep track of the drone while it is in flight.

It also has an altitude hold function that allows it to hold its position in the air even if the flier takes their hands off the throttle stick.

This feature alone makes flying quite a bit less stressful because it allows for multitasking, which could not be done before.

For those operators that like to perform tricks with their drones, this copter allows for that as well, as it has the ability to perform full 360 degree, four-way flips with ease.

Pros:
• People love how smooth this drone is while in flight. It is not shaky and keeps its altitude quite well.
• Users love the flip feature that this drone has, saying that it attracts a ton of positive attention.
• According to users, this copter is quite durable, even for beginners. It can survive crashes and live to fly another day.
• Several people have commented that this drone provides the best “bang for your buck.”

Cons:
• Users have commented that the battery life, at only 5 – 7 minutes, is a little too short. What’s more, there are no options available to upgrade the battery life.
• At 720p, the camera quality is not the best that is available, but multiple people have commented that it is still fine for the low price of the copter.

Once I am finished telling you how amazing the Autel Robotics X-Star camera drone is, you will understand why it has been included on our list of Best Camera Drones.

First, the camera and video quality are both unbelievable, as they feature 4k Ultra HD capability, even when the drone is flying more than one mile away.

It can be flown with or without its Starlink app, however when the app is being used, it gives the capability of autonomous flight modes.

The app also enables the user to adjust camera settings, configure the drone’s flight control settings, and utilize Smart Pre-Flight Check to ensure that the drone is in the best shape to fly.

According to manufacturers, “the X-Star Premium debuted at CES 2016 and was noted as one of the top drones to watch in the coming year.

As more reviews are published and (their) reputation grows, (their) customer-friendly mentality and attention to detail continue to shine.”

Pros:
• People love the camera and video quality that this drone has. Not only is the image quality fantastic, but it also has the ability to take 12MP photos, use different modes, such as burst shooting, time lapse, and Auto Exposure Bracketing.
• The color of the drone (bright orange) helps to ensure that it does not get lost during flight.
• Users feel that the drone flies quite well and love that the camera is able to stay stable during flight.
• Several people have mentioned that they were extremely happy with the customer service that they received from the manufacturer.

Cons:
• Rotating the camera during flight can be a tad tricky, as the stick control is sensitive, making it difficult to get a slow, smooth pan.
• A few people have mentioned that the drone can be unstable during takeoff and landing.

The Syma X5C-1 Explorer camera drone is easy to fly and uses “spread spectrum technology for further remote distance.

(It also has the) best anti-interference ability (and uses) the least power consumption.”

It features a high-definition camera, a built-in 6-axis gyroscope that allows for precise hovering in the sky, and has the ability to perform a complete 360 degree, continuous roll.

At 5 – 8 minutes, its flight time is not as lengthy as others on the market (or even on this list), but for the relatively low amount of money being paid for it, not many people would feel that it is worth complaining about.

Pros:
• People love the hovering ability of this drone, saying that it is stable and stays in place while hovering.
• For the relatively low amount of money, users feel that the camera is decent enough.
• Users appreciate that this drone can be flown both indoors and outdoors as long as the operator flies carefully.
• People love that this drone is quite durable, saying that they have crashed it several times and it has come through unscathed.

Cons:
• Operators are cautioned to use a timer when flying this drone so as to make sure it does not shut down during mid-flight. According to users, it tends to shut down and descend quickly and without much warning.
• People did feel that the amount of flight time was just not enough and cautioned other users to purchase extra batteries.
• The prop guards are not the best and tend to fall off quite easily.

Don’t let the tiny Hubsan X4 camera drone fool you – it packs a serious punch, but is also a great drone for beginning fliers.

Although it is made of a light airframe, it is capable of stable flight and is also durable and able to withstand harrowing crashes.

What’s more, it can do tricks!

It is capable of performing flips in four different directions: left, right, forward, and backward.

Finally, its .3MP camera is also capable of recording on a Micro SDHC card.

Pros:
• This quad is great for people who are just recently learning to fly drones.
• Several people have reported that although the drone is small, it is stable and flies quite well.
• People love that this drone is durable, saying that it has survived crashes that most people thought it wouldn’t.
• Users have mentioned that the camera quality is fantastic, especially for the relatively low price.

Cons:
• It has been mentioned that this drone may be best used indoors instead of outdoors because it is so small and can easily get lost, especially during the day when the LED lights cannot be seen.
• Some people felt that the battery life was not long enough at approximately 5 – 7 minutes. For a drone this small and inexpensive, I think it should be considered as the “cost of doing business” than anything else (i.e. if you want longer battery life, it may be a good idea to buy a more sophisticated and expensive drone).

If you are looking for a great starter drone to practice your flying, the Kidcia camera drone might be a great product to start out on, which is why we have included it on our list of Best Camera Drones.

Not only is it small and compact, but the aero foils are also foldable and flexible, which prevents users and bystanders from getting hurt by the drone’s blades.

It is also fun to operate, as it has the ability to flip and roll in midair.

This product also offers a First Person View Real Time camera that allows the users to take aerial photos and videos using the user’s smartphone.

According to the manufacturer, “images and videos in both the app and mobile album system,” which improves its ease of use.

Pros:
• Users love how tough this drone is, saying that it has survived multiple crash landings and continues to fly.
• People like that this drone offers three different modes of flight, which can be a huge help to those who are just learning how to operate a drone.
• Users appreciate that this product comes with a spare battery. Because the batteries do not tend to last longer than ten minutes, it helps to have a spare that can be easily switched out.
• Several people feel that this product was a great deal relative to the amount of money paid for it.

Cons:
• A few people felt that this drone was too small to be easily controlled.
• It was mentioned that the camera quality on this drone is not the best (but since it costs less than $50, it is liveable).